3.0.0 1081 2023-01-15T22:18:37Z 2023-01-15T22:18:37Z House H HR 2003-03-05 108 hsha00 Committee on House Administration House Standing Discharged from 2004-04-02T22:08:30Z Referred to 2003-03-05T15:00:35Z hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii15 Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Referred to 2003-03-06T17:56:44Z Discharged from 2004-04-02T22:08:25Z Referred to 2003-03-05T15:00:30Z hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw02 Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Referred to 2003-03-06T20:44:26Z hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Referred to 2003-03-06T20:44:19Z Discharged from 2004-04-02T22:08:20Z Referred to 2003-03-05T15:00:25Z hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing hssy19 Technology Subcommittee Reported by 2003-03-13T21:02:37Z Markup by 2003-03-13T20:56:41Z Referred to 2003-03-06T17:11:28Z Reported by 2003-10-20T23:52:19Z Markup by 2003-06-04T12:52:11Z Referred to 2003-03-05T15:00:20Z H. Rept. 108-324 National Invasive Species Council Act 108 266 HR 2003-02-12 Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce, USDA. Related bill CRS National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2003 108 1080 HR 2003-03-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. Related bill CRS National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2003 108 525 S 2003-06-17 Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-354. Related bill CRS National Invasive Species Council Act 108 536 S 2003-03-11 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3495-3496) Related bill CRS 2004-04-02 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00263 2004-04-02 Committee on House Administration discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2004-04-02 Committee on House Administration discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2004-04-02 Committee on Resources discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2004-04-02 Committee on Resources discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2004-04-02 Committee on Transportation discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2004-04-02 Committee on Transportation discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2004-01-31 House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 2, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2004-01-31 House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 2, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2004-01-31 House Committee on House Administration Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than April 2, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2003-11-21 House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 31, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-11-21 House Committee on House Administration Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 31, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2003-11-21 House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Jan. 31, 2004. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2003-11-07 House Committee on House Administration Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 21, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2003-11-07 House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 21, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-11-07 House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 21, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2003-10-31 House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 7, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-10-31 House Committee on House Administration Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 7, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2003-10-31 House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Nov. 7, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2003-10-20 House Committee on House Administration Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 31, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2003-10-20 House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 31, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-10-20 House Committee on Transportation Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 31, 2003. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2003-10-20 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-324, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2003-10-20 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 108-324, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2003-06-04 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2003-06-04 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2003-03-13 hssy19 Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. Committee 2003-03-13 hssy19 Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2003-03-06 hspw02 Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Committee 2003-03-06 hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Committee 2003-03-06 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Executive Comment Requested from Commerce. Committee 2003-03-06 hsii15 Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans. Committee 2003-03-06 hssy19 Technology Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards. Committee 2003-03-05 Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsha00 Committee on House Administration 2003-03-05 Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-03-05 Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2003-03-05 Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Resources, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 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[D-CA-38] GRACE NAPOLITANO D CA F. 38 2003-11-06 False 2003-06-18T04:00:00Z H.R. 1081, Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act http://www.cbo.gov/publication/14533 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science on June 4, 2003</p> 2003-06-18T04:00:00Z H.R. 1081, Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/14533 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Science on June 4, 2003 Water Resources Development Administrative procedure Animals Aquatic biology Aquatic ecology Aquatic pests Arts, Culture, Religion Authorization Coast guard Communication in science Conferences Congress Congressional reporting requirements Data banks Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security Department of Transportation Department of the Interior Ecological research Ecological surveys Economics and Public Finance Ecosystem management Education Environmental Protection Environmental assessment Environmental research Environmental technology Exotic animals Exotic plants Federal advisory bodies Federal aid to education Federal aid to research Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Graduate education Higher education Law Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine fouling organisms Museums Pest control Public Lands and Natural Resources Research and development Research centers Research grants Science, Technology, Communications Scientific education Scientists Ships Smithsonian Institution Technological innovations Technology assessment Transportation and Public Works Waste water treatment Water pollution control Water Resources Development 00 2003-03-05 Introduced in House 2006-11-28T17:35:40Z Requires the Administering Agencies to: (1) develop standardized protocols for conducting ecological and pathway surveys of nonnative aquatic species; (2) document baseline ecological information of the aquatic ecosystem and pathways; (3) acting through NOAA, administer a program to award grants to academic institutions and other appropriate groups to develop standardized protocols and conduct marine and fresh-water research experiments; and (4) conduct laboratory and field-based marine and fresh-water research experiments on a range of taxonomic groups to identify the relationship between the introduction and establishment of nonnative aquatic species.

Requires the United States Geological Survey to develop, maintain, and update a central, national database of the information and make the database widely available to the public.

Requires the Administering Agencies to analyze the data collected.

Makes the Invasive Species Council responsible for disseminating such information and develop a national strategy for how it will be shared with Federal, State, and local entities.

Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), acting through the Office of Research and Development, to develop a grant program to fund research, development, demonstration and verification of environmentally sound, cost-effective technologies and methods to control and eradicate aquatic invasive species.

Reauthorizes the ship pathway technology demonstration program.

Requires the Coast Guard and the EPA to develop a research program to support implementation of ship pathway standards to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species by ships into the Aquatic Ecosystem.

Requires the National Science Foundation to establish a grant program for researchers at institutions of higher education and museums to carry our research programs in systematics and taxonomy.]]>

18 2003-10-20 Reported to House amended, Part I 2004-02-18T20:21:05Z Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act - (Sec. 4) Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Smithsonian Institution, acting through the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (the Administering Agencies) to: (1) coordinate with appropriate State agencies, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other appropriate Federal agencies, and the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (Task Force) and Invasive Species Council (Council); (2) enter into a memorandum of understanding regarding the implementation of this Act; (3) contract or otherwise cooperate with academic researchers; and (4) carry out this Act, to the extent practicable, working within the organizational structure of the Task Force and the Council.

(Sec. 5) Directs the Administering Agencies to: (1) develop and conduct a marine and freshwater research program to support efforts to assess rates and patterns of the introduction of invasive nonnative species into the Aquatic Ecosystem and efforts to detect, prevent, and eradicate them; (2) develop standardized protocols for conducting ecological and pathway surveys of nonnative aquatic species, with specified survey requirements including documenting baseline ecological information of the aquatic ecosystem and pathways; (3) designate the number and location of survey sites necessary for such research; (4) convene at least one workshop with appropriate researchers and representatives involved in the management of aquatic invasive species from Federal and State agencies and academic institutions to gather recommendations; and (5) conduct research to identify the relationship between the introduction and establishment of nonnative aquatic species.

Directs NOAA and USGS to jointly administer a program to award competitive grants to academic institutions, State agencies, and other appropriate groups and diverse institutions to assist in such marine and freshwater research program.

Requires the USGS to develop, maintain, and update a central, national database of the information and make the database widely available to the public.

Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANPCA) to require ship pathway surveys to examine other potential modes for the introduction of nonnative aquatic species by ship, including hull fouling.

(Sec. 6) Requires the Administering Agencies to: (1) analyze the marine and freshwater research data collected and other relevant research; and (2) develop a profile to predict whether a species planned for importation is likely to invade a particular aquatic ecosystem if introduced.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008 to carry out such research, earmarking specified amounts to SERC, USGS (including activities through the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Program), and NOAA for the competitive research grants.

(Sec. 7) Directs the Council, in coordination with the Task Force and the Administering Agencies, to: (1) disseminate and report on information collected under this Act; (2) with other appropriate Federal and State agencies, develop a national strategy for how information will be shared with Federal, State, and local entities; and (3) provide information and an ongoing educational program for pathway users on how their practices could be modified to prevent the intentional or unintentional introduction of nonnative aquatic species into aquatic ecosystems. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

(Sec. 8) Requires the EPA, acting through its Office of Research and Development (ORD), to develop and administer a grant program to fund research, development, demonstration and verification of environmentally sound, cost-effective technologies and methods to control and eradicate aquatic invasive species. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

Directs the Assistant Secretary of the Army for the Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the FWS and other appropriate Federal agencies and academic researchers, to establish a research, development, and demonstration program to study environmentally sound methods and technologies to reduce dispersal of aquatic invasive species through interbasin waterways and assess the potential for using those methods and technologies in other waterways. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

Reauthorizes the ship pathway technology demonstration program under NANPCA. Authorizes appropriations in increased amounts for FY 2004 through 2008. Authorizes the Secretaries of the Interior and of Commerce also to demonstrate and verify technologies under such program to monitor and control pathways of organism transport on ships other than through ballast water. Requires NOAA to: (1) give preference, in issuing such grants, to technologies likely to meet criteria in any testing protocol developed by the EPA-ORD's Environmental Technology Verification Program; and (2) hold an annual workshop of principal investigators funded under such program and researchers conducting research directly related to ship pathway technology development, for information exchange, and make the proceedings widely available to the public.

(Sec. 9) Requires the Coast Guard and the EPA, in coordination with NOAA, the Task Force, and other appropriate Federal agencies and academic researchers, to develop a research program to support implementation of ship pathway standards to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species by ships into the Aquatic Ecosystem.

Directs the Coast Guard, in conjunction with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Maritime Administration, to design a performance test for ballast water exchange such as a dye study to measure the effectiveness of ballast water exchange.

Requires the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating to arrange with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to: (1) identify the relative risk of transfer of various taxonomic groups by different ship modes; (2) assess the extent to which a ballast water standard that virtually eliminates the risk of introduction of invasive species by ballast water may relate to the risk of introductions by all ship modes, and explain the degree of uncertainty in such assessment; and (3) recommend methods for reducing organism transfers by ships, and identify the research, development, and demonstration needed to improve the information base to support such methods, including economic information. Requires a report to Congress.

Directs the Task Force, in conjunction with the EPA, the Administering Agencies, and other appropriate Federal and State agencies and academic researchers, to report to the Coast Guard with recommendations for: (1) a ship pathway treatment standard that incorporates all potential modes of transfer by ships; and (2) methods for type approval and accurate monitoring of treatment performance that are simple and streamlined and follow established protocols.

Requires the Coast Guard, within two years after it issues any standard relating to the introduction by ships of invasive species, to convene a working group including the EPA, the Administering Agencies, and other appropriate Federal and State agencies and academic researchers to evaluate the effectiveness of that standard and accompanying implementation protocols.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

(Sec. 10) Requires the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a grant program for researchers at institutions of higher education and museums to carry our research programs in systematics and taxonomy. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

(Sec. 11) Directs the Administering Agencies to develop and report to Congress a plan to survey State and Federal agency methods of controlling or eradicating aquatic invasive species, help exchange information on such methods, and evaluate their cost-effectiveness.]]>

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